Technician

Overview

Perform construction, maintenance and operations on UK Power Networks assets up to 33kV

Key Responsibilities

• asset database
• contractor management
• protection testing
• installation
• control systems
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities -Provide management of contractors and personnel. -Comply with UK Power Networks Services purchasing procedures, -Construction and Maintenance of the UK Power Networks Services owned / operated assets through the range 33kV to 400v -Test protection systems and devices -Obtain a Client Infrastructure Security Passes. -Assist the Operational Engineers in maintaining the very best in client relationships, -Attend and contribute to team briefings, meetings and committees, -Accurately complete timesheets and expenses claims, -You will ensure that all operations are completed safely, on time and to budget. -You will be an important member of the Airport Sector's team and will work with departmental management. -Follow the requirements detailed in Method Statements and Risk Assessments. -To carry out any tasks commensurate to your grade and competency such as switchgear, transformer and battery installation and commissioning. -You will in most cases report to the Site Supervisor and manage the delivery of the programmed works. -Provide support within the team. Attend and contribute to team briefings, meetings and committees. -Report hazards and rectify. -Maintain records of all completed operations, test sheets and safety documentation, -Embrace "Stay Safe" and "IPR" content, -Contribute to fault investigations and repairs. -Construction and Maintenance of the Control and Protection Systems -Assist the Operational Engineers in meeting project programmes and budgets

Requirements

• hv authorised
• iosh
• pasma
• site management
• contractor management
• 33kv–400v

What You Bring

-Ideally an HV Authorised Person with further possible progression to SAP -Competent in site management (experience essential), -Full drivers licence. -Experience with systems through the range 33kV to 400v -Experience in Operational Construction and Maintenance. -Competent to manage contractors, -Fit and willing to be trained to work in confined spaces. -Self-motivated and able to work with the minimum of supervision. -Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH -Competent to undertake construction activities on a range of LV equipment including street lighting furniture and distribution equipment -Ideally competent to Joint and terminate on LV Steel Wire Armour cable -Either PASMA certified or able and willing to be trained for prefabricated scaffold erection -Ideally Authorised to operate on the high and low voltage systems and competent to receive safety documentation, -Compliance with UK Power Networks Services O&M Procedures relating to Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment. -Competent to write and follow the requirements detailed in Method Statements and Risk Assessments, -Competent to enter substations and perform basic surveys -Subject to the correct competencies carry out LV fault locations and termination and jointing of LV cables. -As a minimum a Competent Person ideally working towards Authorised Person status to switch on high and low voltage systems and to issue Limitations-of-Access -Compliance with UK Power Networks Services Procedures covering all matters related to Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment, -5-year traceable work history.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Programme -25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays -Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme -Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) -Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products -Occupational Health support -Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan -Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid -Discounted gym membership -Medical and Drugs and Alcohol screening -Clear Criminal Record Check. -Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes

About Uk Power Networks

-It has built resilience through landmark innovation—funded by Ofgem—for projects like Low Carbon London and Flexible Plug & Play, pioneering smart grid integration. -The company architected and maintains private networks serving Heathrow, Stansted, London Underground and Canary Wharf, showcasing its aptitude in high-stakes infrastructure. -Its rollout of pole-support trusses and smart connection portals highlights a knack for clever engineering that minimizes disruption while boosting reliability. -From carrying legacy cables to orchestrating EV infrastructure and hydrogen experimentation, its story is one of transforming traditional power delivery for modern demands.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-medical and dbs reference check -clear criminal record check -drugs and alcohol screening